Creamy Milk Powder Caramel Flan in the Air Fryer
A silky smooth caramel flan made effortlessly in your air fryer with just a handful of pantry staples. Ready in under 30 minutes, this milk powder custard delivers a beautifully golden top and a melt-in-your-mouth texture that will impress everyone at the table.
🛒 Ingredients
4 servings
- 3 eggs
- 250 ml whole milk
- 250 ml water
- 10 tablespoons powdered milk
- 8 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar for the caramel
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Directions
- 1
Add the eggs, whole milk, water, powdered milk, and sugar to a blender in the listed order. Blend for 1–2 minutes until fully smooth and combined.
- 2
Make the caramel: pour the 3 tablespoons of sugar into the flan mold and heat over medium flame without stirring until it turns a deep amber color.
- 3
Tilt the mold to coat the bottom and sides evenly with the hot caramel. Allow it to harden for 2 minutes.
- 4
Carefully pour the blended milk mixture over the set caramel, keeping the mold steady.
- 5
Place the mold directly into the air fryer basket — no foil or water bath needed.
- 6
Air fry at 200 °C (390 °F) for approximately 20 minutes, until the top is golden and slightly gratinéed.
- 7
Test doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center — it should come out completely clean.
- 8
Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour before unmolding.
- 9
Invert onto a deep serving plate so the caramel flows over the flan and serve chilled.
💡 Chef's Tip
Cooking time varies by air fryer model — peek at the flan halfway through and adjust as needed. Do not stir the sugar while making the caramel or it will crystallize. Chilling overnight gives an even creamier texture.
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